Cantonese by Nemo vs Learn Indonesian (Beginners)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cantonese by Nemo
Learn Cantonese with this app that focuses on essential words and phrases, featuring native speaker audio and speech recognition for accent improvement. It's designed for flexible learning, allowing you to practice anytime, anywhere, even offline.
- Native speaker audio
- Speech Studio for accent practice
- Offline access to all audio
- Customizable learning path
- Progress tracking
- Vocabulary quizzes
- Review mode for memory retention
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Turn your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into your FAVORITE teacher of Cantonese. ◆ The most essential words and phrases of the language, each with native speaker audio. ◆ Master your accent with the Speech Studio. Simply record yourself saying a phrase and then hear your voice next to the teacher’s. You’ll be AMAZED how quickly your foreign accent melts away. ◆ All audio is downloaded to the device and accessible even in airplane mode or without expensive international roaming fees. ◆ Nemo is NOT BUILT AROUND LESSONS at all. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare. ◆ Builds a foundation of Cantonese empowering you to speak CONFIDENTLY in EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS. ◆ NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of Cantonese required. Nemo® is specially DESIGNED to tap the remarkable power of your mobile device, and your brain, to their fullest. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Nemo is your personal trainer, tracking your PROGRESS across every single word and phrase. ◆ Practice Cantonese the way you'll use it. Nemo is fully customizable. ◆ Nemo immerses you in the sounds of Cantonese so you naturally speak with ease. ◆ Dive into WHAT YOU WANT to learn at any time. ◆ You control which words to practice – skip words you don’t want to learn or already know. ◆ Turn on Review Mode to study what you practiced earlier in the day to BOOST your memory retention. ◆ Hear English descriptions of all words, in a flashcard format. ◆ Quiz your mastery of the vocabulary. ◆ Nemo introduces words to you progressively to develop familiarity and reviews them at the right moment so they enter your LONG TERM MEMORY. TARGET THE MOST COMMON WORDS Maximize your time investment by targeting the most basic and high frequency words of the language. Upgrade to the complete version to: ◆ Get off the beaten path or find comfort with DIRECTIONS, TRAVEL and HOTEL phrases. ◆ Decode menus with the most common FOOD words. ◆ Shop and find bargains like an insider with must-know SHOPPING phrases. ◆ Learn words useful for your time in hong kong. ◆ Build your proficiency with the most important verbs and SENTENCE BUILDING BLOCKS in Cantonese. ◆ Spark new friendships with COMPLIMENTS and CONVERSATION STARTERS. Use your new skills to make friends, impress old friends, bring smiles to children, get out of jams, experience new things, speak confidently, and make your travel and cultural experience more rich and fulfilling. Download this FREE app now! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Learn Indonesian (Beginners)
Learn Indonesian at your own pace with a comprehensive course designed for beginners. Practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio and interactive exercises. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with no time limits.
- Offline Indonesian course
- Learn alphabet and build vocabulary
- Practice reading, writing, and listening
- Native audio recordings
- Interactive exercises with images
- Review mode for reinforcement
- Weekly user ranking
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Want to learn Indonesian in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Indonesian in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Indonesian quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Indonesian course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Indonesian in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cantonese by Nemo at none against Learn Indonesian (Beginners)'s shown. Cantonese by Nemo also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 23). Learn Indonesian (Beginners)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cantonese by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Indonesian (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cantonese by Nemo against 4.8 for Learn Indonesian (Beginners). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cantonese by Nemo has 1.7K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Cantonese by Nemo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Learn Indonesian (Beginners)'s.
Cantonese by Nemo ships an update every 2 months, Learn Indonesian (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cantonese by Nemo | Learn Indonesian (Beginners) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) | 4.8 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nemo Apps LLC | BNR LANGUAGES INC. |
Customer experience
Cantonese by Nemo
Learn Indonesian (Beginners)
Bugs and requests
Cantonese by Nemo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Upgrade button not working
- Incompatibility issues between devices
- Inconsistent tone/pronunciation in some words
Requested features
5 requests- More advanced lessons and sentence building
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Addition of more vocabulary and phrases
- Inclusion of traditional Chinese characters
- Improved user interface and customization options
Learn Indonesian (Beginners)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cantonese by Nemo
- Nemo Cantonese Foundation pack$14.99
Learn Indonesian (Beginners)
- Premium$1.991 Month
- Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
- Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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- Premium$19.991 Year
- Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
- Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
- Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
Questions
Is Cantonese by Nemo free?
Is Learn Indonesian (Beginners) free?
Which has better reviews, Cantonese by Nemo or Learn Indonesian (Beginners)?
Do Cantonese by Nemo or Learn Indonesian (Beginners) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cantonese by Nemo or Learn Indonesian (Beginners)?
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